The Pest Index increased 11 percent year-over-year from June 2024 to June 2025.
Heather Gooch
Heather Gooch is the editor-in-chief for PMP magazine. She can be reached at hgooch@northcoastmedia.net or 330-321-9754.
Knox expands in the Sunshine State
Georgia-based Knox Pest Control adds offices in Daytona Beach and Freeport, Fla.
Berkshire Hathaway acquires Bell Labs
Under Berkshire Hathaway’s ownership, Bell Laboratories will continue to operate independently, maintaining its leadership, culture and strategic direction.
Mattress Safe product wins consumer award kudos
It was designated the “Upgraded Pick” by The New York Times Wirecutter and awarded the “Best of” Designation distinction by...
Woods Pest Control purchases Accurate Termite & Pest Solutions
This acquisition follows Woods’ strategic expansion into Humboldt County in 2012.
Pest Pros hosts MPMA technical training event
Pest Pros of Michigan hosted a two-day advanced training session July 9-10 at its headquarters and training facility in Portage,...
Plunkett’s Pest Control acquires PureHome Pest Control
The Oklahoma City, Okla.-based acquisition strengthens Plunkett's Midwest presence.
Greenix is sold to Gridiron Capital
Established in 2011 and headquartered in Orem, Utah, Greenix boasts more than 250,000 residential accounts, served by its 37 branches...
B.U.G.S. launches new sustainability guidelines at FAOPMA
The guidelines help pest management professionals meet corporate client expectations and stay competitive as the economy shifts toward carbon neutrality.
U.S. Pest takes a stand on protecting public health
Editor-in-Chief Heather Gooch shares a past story profiling U.S. Pest Protection.
Fusion Pest joins Braman Termite & Pest Elimination
Braman expands its residential footprint by an estimated 10 percent in key suburban and rural markets where Fusion had established...
Get ready to take on space-invading invasive species
Take a dive into invasive species, including the spotted lanternfly, Asian cockroach and more.
Rockwell Labs acquires Aprehend
Effective immediately, Rockwell has acquired the patented Aprehend biopesticide for bed bugs and associated spray application products from ConidioTec.
Pest Management Foundation adds industry accounting scholarship
Applications for the new PCO Bookkeepers and M&A Specialists Future Accountants in Pest Management Scholarship open in October.
ohDEER adds Texas franchise
The new location is owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Jef and Whitney Fair.
IN MEMORIAM: Rob Lewis
Atlanta, Ga.-based Arrow Exterminators has announced the unexpected passing of Robert Lewis. Per the news release, Lewis had been “an...